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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.07, 594.73 and 375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.07, 594.73 and 375.72 is: 518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.07 : 594.73 = 375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.07/594.73 = 375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.07x = 594.73 × 375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.07x = 223,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,450.20/431.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.37

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